There's no place like home for Marquette Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the East Alton-Wood River Oilers a 12-0 shutout on Friday. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Marquette Catholic yet this season.
Mikey Wilson was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jack Pruitt, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Marquette Catholic pushed their record up to 12-13 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for East Alton-Wood River, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marquette Catholic will square off against Freeburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will head out on the road to take on Dupo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. East Alton-Wood River is facing Dupo at the right time seeing as Dupo is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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